The 570 Apparel blog
Pricing math, print methods, ordering timelines, and how to run a fundraiser that actually clears money. Written from the shop floor in Forty Fort.
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August spirit wear and November spirit wear are two different stores. Heavyweight hoodies, adult quarter zips, and warm accessories are what actually sell once it gets cold in NEPA. Here is how to build the second run and when to open it.
Team Apparel Tips
Most small businesses start with t-shirts and end up wishing they had started with polos. Here is how to pick the first branded piece for your crew, and what actually holds up on a job site.
Local NEPA Community
Matching volunteer shirts make a fall festival look organized and keep your group's name around town long after the tents come down. Here is what to order for NEPA weather, from basic tees to fleece, and how far ahead to place the order.
Fundraising with Merch
Most apparel fundraisers fail on the price sheet, not on sales. Here is how to figure out your real cost per piece, pick prices NEPA parents will pay, and use an online team store so you know your profit before the first order comes in.
Team Apparel Tips
Sublimation, screen printing, and DTF all make a sharp team jersey, but the right one depends on your roster size, design, and budget. Here is a plain guide to Champro's three decoration methods and how to pick the one that fits your NEPA youth team.
Spirit Wear & Schools
The first pep rally comes faster than it feels. Here's how NEPA schools and booster clubs get spirit wear ready in August, from picking the right garments to setting up a custom online team store that keeps ordering simple.
Local NEPA Community
Fall registration is open across NEPA and every print shop is about to get slammed. Here is why ordering your team jerseys and spirit wear now, before the September rush, gets you better colors, sizes, and turnaround, plus what to have ready before you place the order.
Fundraising with Merch
Fall sign-ups are filling up across NEPA, which makes now the time to plan an apparel fundraiser. Here is how booster clubs and youth leagues can pick the right gear, price for profit, and run it through a custom online team store without paper order forms.
Team Apparel Tips
NEPA summers get hot, and the wrong uniform makes it worse. Here's how to choose fabric, fit, color, and print method so your youth team stays cool from the first pitch to the last inning, plus a few ordering tips to keep the whole process smooth.
Spirit Wear & Schools
Running a spirit store for your NEPA school sounds complicated until you know how it actually works. Here's the PTA-friendly guide to getting one set up before school starts.
Local NEPA Community
From parish festivals to flag football, NEPA summers run on local events. Here is how to pick the right lightweight tees, tanks, and jerseys, and why one bulk order saves your group real money.
Fundraising with Merch
Custom apparel consistently outperforms traditional fundraisers for schools and nonprofits. Here's why NEPA organizations are turning to custom merch, and how web stores make it even easier.
Team Apparel Tips
Ordering custom jerseys for a youth league doesn't have to be stressful. Here's a practical guide to getting your team apparel right, from locking in sizes early to choosing the right decoration method.
Team Apparel Tips
A straight comparison of screen printing and DTF, what each method does well, and how to choose for your order.
Team Apparel Tips
DTF stands for Direct to Film. Here's how it works and when it's the right choice for your next custom apparel order.
Spirit Wear & Schools
Scrambling for school spirit wear in September is stressful, and avoidable. Here's how NEPA booster clubs and PTAs can plan ahead, collect sizes efficiently, and have shirts ready before the first day of school.
Local NEPA Community
Summer rec leagues are back in NEPA, and that means teams need shirts. Here's how local leagues in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton get custom team apparel fast, without the usual hassle.
Fundraising with Merch
Custom t-shirts raise real money for NEPA nonprofits and sports leagues when you set up the campaign right. Here's how to pick the right blank, structure your pre-sale, and choose between screen printing and DTF for your summer event.
Fundraising with Merch
Custom t-shirts raise real money for NEPA fundraisers when you set up the campaign right. Here's a practical guide covering blank selection, pre-sale vs. online store, screen print vs. DTF, and how to build in enough time.
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